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“CPF Life Lock Up All My Money!” Don’t Worry, Got Ways to Get Money Out.
By 1M65  •  December 15, 2025
Are you worried your CPF money is locked away forever? The CPF system is designed for long-term income, but it provides two powerful and legitimate options for accessing significant lump sums in an emergency or for immediate liquidity needs.In this video, we break down the two main emergency cash-out levers available to Singaporeans, verifying the rules and formulas directly from the CPF Board's perspective.🔑 Two Essential CPF Liquidity Levers:The Housing Pledge Route (Age 55+): Learn how using your property as security allows you to withdraw all cash in your Retirement Account (RA) above the Basic Retirement Sum (BRS). This is often the largest withdrawal possible, potentially freeing up $mathbf{$106,500}$ (the difference between FRS and BRS) or more, depending on your RA balance. We show you the exact formula: RA Balance – BRS.The 20% Lump-Sum Option (Age 65+): Understand the strict one-time rule and the key exclusions (NLWS - Non-Lump Sum Withdrawable Savings like cash top-ups and grants). We clarify why this option is capped and how to calculate your true eligible amount. #CPF #CPFLiquidity #RetirementPlanning #SingaporeFinance #CPFWIthdrawal #HousingPledge #BRS #FRS #20PercentWithdrawal #SingaporeRetirement #PersonalFinanceSG #FinancialEducation #moneysavingtips...
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By 1M65
Loo founded the Non-Profit 1M65 Movement and was one of the few non-civil servants to receive the Public Sector Transformation Award in 2018 for his 1M65 efforts. Kate, Loo’s daughter, is a 19-year-old finance guru wannabe. If you’d like to hear more from Loo and Kate on Personal Finance, please join the 1M65 Telegram Discussion Group or watch their entertaining Youtube channel.
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